Source: International Energy Agency.

World Oil Energy Consumption by Sector, 1973-2007

Oil can be put to a variety of uses, with transportation accounting for a growing share of the oil consumed. While the transport sector consumed 42% of the oil in in 1973 this share climbed to 61.2% in 2007. The growing level of global motorization is a core component behind this relative growth, particularly the growth of international trade. Non-energy uses mostly relate to the petrochemical industry where petroleum is used to manufacture products such as plastics or fertilizers. Other sectors concern agriculture (powering farm equipment), commercial and public services (power generation) and residential (heating oil).

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